Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Dear RSB Community,
As a public-school board, we are required to comply with Law 29 (Bill 94), which reinforces the principle of secularism in Québec, namely when it comes to the display of religious symbols.
We recognize that this requirement can be challenging, and we want to acknowledge the deep personal and cultural significance that these symbols may represent for many families in our community.
Please know:
– Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion remains strong.
– We value every student and family. While the law sets limits on visible religious symbols, it does not diminish the respect and appreciation we have for your traditions and contributions.
Our schools are spaces of respect, dignity, and collaboration. Together, we will continue to create an environment where everyone feels valued and included, while fulfilling our legal obligations.
Thank you for your trust and partnership in supporting our students. We remain committed to ensuring that all voices and faces are heard and seen in our learning spaces.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your school administration.
The Riverside School Board Administration
Riverside School Board recognizes its role as an educational organization, with the power and responsibility to impact citizenship through education. We recognize diversity as a fact. We must value and honour all faces, voices, realities, and experiences, and ensure that ours is an organization where children, youth and adults are acknowledged, respected, welcomed and empowered. We commit to the ongoing work required to keep equity and inclusion at the forefront of our reflection and decision-making, in dedication to social emotional well-being, educational excellence and success for all.
Mission
One of Québec’s English school boards, Riverside is committed to providing an engaging, inclusive, adaptive and bilingual environment that empowers learners to achieve their full potential.
Vision
At Riverside School Board, we are passionate about our commitment to graduate and qualify students who are critical thinkers, proficient in English and French, equipped both academically and socially to fulfill their highest potential and prepared to be contributing, engaged citizens.
Values
Respect
For diversity, individual differences and the environment.
Success
In fostering engagement, collaboration, lifelong learning.
Belonging
With pride to a safe, caring, stimulating and inclusive community.
